Canada’s future prime minister will be elected next Monday and polls show a minority government is the most probable outcome. Local candidates have been working hard to campaign across the 40,000 square kilometers of the Thunder Bay-Rainy River riding to educate constituents about their respective party’s policies and platforms. While […]
Local News
Ken Kellar
It was a break in the weather that couldn’t have worked out any better. The Fort Frances branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) held their sixth-annual “Steps Against Stigma” 5k walk/run last Wednesday night at the Sorting Gap Marina. Even before the event concluded, organizers were excited by […]
Ken Kellar
Students at Fort Frances High School are teaming up with Sunset Country Ford to help those in need. During the month of October, the students and Ford staff will be collecting non-perishable food items for the “WE Scare Hunger” campaign. Sunset Country Ford general manager Terry Mueller said the drive […]
Press Release
Press Reease Fort Frances High School (FFHS) administration is pleased that students there are once again able to purchase healthy lunches from the cafeteria, which is now operating as The Caf Co.–a not-for-profit enterprise headed by NCDS. The Caf Co. opened Friday with a soft launch, offering a menu of […]
Sam Odrowski
While the upcoming federal election has been an area of focus for many Canadians, a local First Nation has been busy preparing for an election of their own. For the first time ever at Rainy River First Nations (RRFN), eligible band members have been given the option to vote online […]
Press Release
Ontario’s government is making it easier for people and businesses to check the status of an Ontario driver’s licence by eliminating the $2 fee and modernizing the online Driver’s Licence Check service. “We are putting money back in people’s pockets by making it free for Ontarians to check if their […]
Staff
More foliage could be coming to a park near you. At tonight’s meeting, council will receive a recommendation to endorse the application of CN EcoConnexions or New Gold Community Investment Program for a large-scale tree planting program at the Phair Avenue and Lillie Avenue Park in 2020. Approval of the […]
Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a rain or snow shower in spots and a low of one C (34 F). Tomorrow will have low clouds with a high of six (43) and low of zero (32). Thursday will be partly sunny in the day with partial cloud coverage at […]
Staff
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry—Fort Frances District is advising area residents that a “flood outlook” watershed condition statement is in effect in the district until Monday at 5 p.m. Residents in Atikokan, Fort Frances, Mine Centre, Emo, Rainy River and surrounding ares throughout the district should monitor upcoming […]
Ken Kellar
It’s getting to be that spooky time of year, and with it an annual tradition returns to Fort Frances. Organizers are now accepting registration for the sixth-annual”Trunk-or-Treat” to be held on Halloween night in the Fort Frances Public Library parking lot. Library staffer Samantha Manty explained that the main goal […]
From Riverside
Riverside Health Care, in conjunction with the Northwestern Health Unit, has declared the respiratory and gastroenteritis outbreaks over at Rainycrest Long Term Care Home, effective yesterday. All social events and activities at Rainycrest have resumed. All visitors are now welcome. We are still urging people to refrain from visiting the […]
Sam Odrowski
As the federal election draws closer, candidates competing for the Thunder Bay-Rainy River seat are trying to win over voters. All five parties vying to win the federal election on Oct. 22 recently squared off at all-candidates’ forum in Stratton last Thursday (Oct. 3), where they spoke about their platforms […]
